Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
15 Most-Ditched ETFs of 2023
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinSeveral factors can prompt a turnaround — sometimes a quick one — in sentiment toward an ETF.
August 15, 2023
7 Things Life Insurers Are Saying About Indexed Annuities NowThe spring storms passed, but a new government shutdown fight looms.
August 14, 2023
There's No Auto-Pilot Setting for RetirementMarket volatility, inflation and the many challenges associated with life after work mean constant adjustment is needed.
August 14, 2023
Wall Street Hates Saying 'ESG' But Is Hardwiring It Into FinanceThe finance industry is now grappling with a second year of attacks on ESG by key Republicans and state attorneys general.
August 13, 2023
Bill Gross Slams Stock and Bond Bulls, Says Markets Are 'Overvalued'The former chief investment officer of PIMCO says financial professionals who are bullish on equities and bonds are wrong.
August 11, 2023
12 States Where Happiness Comes Cheapest: SurveyResidents in many of these states are already earning more than they think they need to be happy.
August 10, 2023
Broker's Customers Want Others to Pay for Medicare FixMore than half of customers surveyed said they were unwilling to make sacrifices to shore up the program.
August 10, 2023
Social Security COLA 2024 Estimate Holds Steady at 3%A COLA of 3% would raise the current average monthly benefit by nearly $54.